Decision makers

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Speech; Trailer

TX Date

22 May 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:26:46

Description

Decision Makers-Robots and industry, presented by Peter Spencer. Looks at the role robots currently play in industry and possible future roles, necessary development of robotics and the impact this could have on workers, jobs and costs. Peter Spencer experiences having a cup of tea made for him by a robot. Speaks to: Joe Engelburger, US robot maker and expert; Mike Larkham(?), Warwick University; Terence Beckett, CBI; Tom Tomlinson, robot maker; Professor Wilfred Heginbotham; David Lee(?), TUC; Clive Jenkins, General Secretary ASTMS. Speech by Margaret Thatcher opening a robotics conference. Engineer Colin Clements. Three trailers for this programme follow.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Peter Spencer; Colin Clements; Wilfred Heginbotham; Joe Engelburger; Tom Tomlinson; David Lee(?); Mike Larkham(?); Terence Beckett

Keywords

Trade unions; Industry; Future society; Technological change; Conferences; Robotics; Future developments; Industrial robots; Machinery; Artificial intelligence

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